Iran’s Leader: Protests legitimate, rioting not; officials must address public grievances

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that public protests over economic hardships are legitimate and should be addressed through dialogue, but stressed that unrest and violence are unacceptable, drawing a firm line between protesters and “rioters.”

Iran Condemns US attack on Venezuela as violation of UN Charter and international law

The Foreign Ministry of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in a statement, strongly condemnd the US military attack on Venezuela and the blatant violation of the country’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Iran vows ‘decisive, comprehensive’ response to any assault

Iran has warned the United States against any interference in its internal affairs, vowing a “swift, decisive, and comprehensive” response to any act of aggression following threatening remarks by American President Donald Trump.

Iran marks Father’s Day and Men’s Day honoring the birth of Imam Ali

Iranians across the country are marking Father’s Day and Men’s Day on Saturday with respect and happiness, commemorating the birth anniversary of Imam Ali, the first Imam of Shia Islam.

FM warns Iran’s armed forces ready to respond, following Trump’s threat

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned US President Donald Trump against meddling in Iran’s internal affairs, slamming his latest remarks as “reckless and dangerous”, and stressing that the country’s armed forces are fully prepared to defend the Islamic Republic’s sovereignty.

Many countries urge Israel to lift Gaza aid restrictions as Palestinians suffer

Several countries in the Middle East and Asia have called on Israel to allow “immediate, full, and unhindered” deliveries of humanitarian aid to the besieged Gaza Strip as winter storms lash the bombarded Palestinian enclave.

Iranian parliament speaker warns US against interference amid protests

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has responded to remarks by US President Donald Trump that Washington will interference in Iran if protests are repressed.

Foxes enter Tehran’s streets as drought and habitat loss intensify                                        

Tehran’s municipal animal control chief said foxes have entered urban areas due to drought, climate change, habitat destruction, and easier access to food in the city.

Defense minister: Iran’s missile capability is neither negotiable nor destructible

The Iranian defense minister says the missile capability of the Islamic Republic of Iran is not subject to negotiation.

Iran’s cyber police caution against rise in AI-made fake Images, videos targeting security figures

The head of Iran’s Police for Cyberspace Production and Exchange of Information (FATA) warned against a rise in the production and dissemination of artificial intelligence–generated fake images and videos on social media that are falsely attributed to the country’s military and law enforcement commanders, officials, and personnel.

US denies visa to Iranian table tennis player

The US has refused to issue a visa to Iranian national table tennis player Amirhossein Hedayati, preventing him from continuing his professional career in the US league.

Security chief cautions against US meddling in Iran’s domestic affairs

Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has warned that any interference by the United States in Iran’s internal affairs would destabilize the entire region and undermine U.S. interests.

Iranian embassy expresses condolences over deadly Switzerland fire

Iran’s embassy in Switzerland has expressed condolences to the Swiss people and the families of victims following a deadly fire that broke out in the early hours of the 2026 New Year.

President Pezeshkian: Real terrorists label others as terrorists

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that world powers label respected figures as “terrorists” while they themselves are the real criminals.

Several killed, dozens arrested amid protests in Iran

Violent clashes erupted in Iran’s Lordegan, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, where groups of protesters gathered in different parts of the city and attacked public buildings.

Iran says repelled ‘one of world’s most complex’ cyberattacks on national infrastructure

Iran’s Minister of Information and Communications Technology said the country faced “one of the most complex cyberattacks” globally in recent days, targeting critical infrastructure linked to a domestic telecom operator.

Iran says foreign intelligence services sabotaged nuclear equipment in transit

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, said foreign intelligence agencies sabotaged sensitive equipment purchased by Iran in previous years, describing the actions as part of long-standing efforts to hinder the country’s technological progress.

Former FM Zarif urges Iran to shift focus from confrontation to peace, cooperation

Former Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called for a strategic shift in Iran’s domestic and foreign outlook, urging the country to prioritize peace, cooperation, and opportunity over perpetual confrontation and enemy-centered thinking.

Iranian president accepts responsibility for public discontent, urges focus on domestic solutions

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian acknowledged public dissatisfaction and said the government bears responsibility for current challenges, urging officials not to blame external actors such as the US.

Palestine deadliest place to be a journalist in 2025: Report

Palestine was the deadliest place to work as a journalist in 2025, with the Middle East as a whole the most dangerous region for media professionals, according to a report by a global journalist union.

Ceremony marking the start of New Year held in Tehran

The ceremony marking the beginning of the New Year was held on Thursday morning, January 1, 2026, at the Saint Sarkis Cathedral in Tehran, with the participation of members of Iran’s Armenian community.

Basij member killed during unrest in western Iran as protests continue for fourth day

A member of Iran’s Basij volunteer force was killed and 13 others were injured during unrest in the city of Kouhdasht, in Lorestan province, according to a statement released by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in the province.

Iran denies fatality in attack on southern governor’s office 

The Judiciary of Fasa County in Iran's Fars Province has denied reports claiming that one person was killed during an attack on the Fasa Governor’s Office, confirming that four of the attackers have been arrested.

Iran’s communications minister says over 80% of population use VPNs, warns of security risks

Iran’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology Sattar Hashemi says more than 80 percent of the country’s population uses VPNs and circumvention tools.

Russia publishes map of Ukrainian drone attack on Putin’s residence

Russian Defense Ministry has released a map showing the route of the Ukrainian long-range drones that targeted Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence in Novgorod Region days ago.

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